DK I Love Phonics Learning PowerPack

by Global Software Publishing

Product Features

• Includes I Love Phonics!, My First Reading Adventure: I Want to Read!; My First Reading Adventure: Now I¿m Reading!
• CD 1: word recognition, fluency, vocabulary development, reading comprehension & more
• CD 2: understand letter sounds & phonics; learn alphabetical order; identify rhyming words
• CD 3: identify letter sounds & spell words; identify spelling patterns; read key sight words
• For kids ages 3-7

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0000C7FPK
• Date first available at Amazon.com: August 25, 2003
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #11,280 in Software (See Top 100 in Software)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

3 CD-ROM's in one collection:

• I Love Phonics!
• My First Reading Adventure: I Want to Read!
• My First Reading Adventure: Now I'm Reading!

CD 1: I Love Phonics!

Phonics is the first crucial step in creating lifelong readers: The cornerstone for future learning and success in school! New mandatory state testing standards have revived a "back to basics" movement in phonics among educators to insure improved test scores. These three entertaining and lively programs guide beginning readers using a world-renowned and proven seven-step phonics model. The learning program will achieve the following vital reading skills:

• Word recognition, fluency, and vocabulary development
• Reading comprehension
• Analytical writing competency

Readers will gain a basic understanding of letters, sounds, and phonemes, a crucial first step for success in reading! Phonics!

Two Options for Learning:

• "STEP BY STEP"
  Automatically presents study in a sequential manner. In this mode, certain games become available at certain times and the child follows a lesson plan.
• "PARENT SELECT"
  Allows selection of specific subjects in the games and activities that children can then explore on their own.

Features:

• 7 levels of difficulty
• More than 300 essential vocabulary words
• Automatically tracks progress and tailors content accordingly
• 18 interactive lessons
• Entertaining activities
• Detailed progress tracking

The "My First Reading Adventure" companion titles use White Bear and Little Penguin as fun, friendly reading coaches to literally show students how to read for meaning and understanding.

CD 2: My First Reading Adventure: I Want to Read!

White Bear and Little Penguin are the friendly guides in a step-by-step approach to building basic skills for emerging readers.

• Understand letter sounds and phonics
• Learn alphabetical order
• Identify rhyming words and spelling patterns

CD 3: My First Reading Adventure: Now I'm Reading!

The second step, companion edition to I Want to Read! teaches comprehension, grammar, and sentence construction.

• Identify letter sounds and spell words
• Develop awareness of simple grammar and punctuation rules
• Identify rhyming words and spelling patterns
• Read key sight words

The back-to-basics Phonics method is the most effective way to teach reading. Combined with three spectacular, fun, adventure programs children will master reading skills and progress to each level quickly!